January 8th, 2009

Today in History

2004:
Queen Elizabeth names the Queen Mary II cruise liner, the largest passenger ship ever built.

1959:
Michel Debré becomes Prime Minister of France

1958:
14 year old Bobby Fischer wins the United States Chess Championship.

1867:
African American men granted the right to vote in the District of Columbia.

1815:
War of 1812: In the Battle of New Orleans Andrew Jackson leads American forces in victory over the British.